This algorithm will help decide how to start contraception the same day. It gives guidance on when to use EC and how to start contraception is the patient has recently had unprotected intercourse.
Handouts
Patient education and guides to choosing contraceptives
Timing of Insertion: Recommend pregnancy test and seven days of non-hormonal contraception after insertion. No pregnancy test or backup contraception needed:
if insertion occurs on Day 1-5 of menses
if swithing from OCP and insertion occurs during 7 days of hormone free interval
during current use of progestin pill
within 5 days of 1st trimester abortion
upto 3-4 weeks after 2nd trimester abortion or postpartum
Supplies for removal
Sterile drape
Surgical marker
Sterile gloves
Betadine or Chlorhexadine
Anesthetic with epinephrine
27g 1 1/2 inch needle
3cc syringe
#15 scalpel
Curved mosquito forceps x 2
Ruler (contained within surgical marker)
Steristrip or Bandaid
2x2 gauze x 2
Coban or Ace bandage
Mirena
Insertion Video
[ Link to a youtube video of a Mirena insertion. Will not work via county computers, but it will work on iphones].
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Medical Eligibility Guide
based on latest CDC and WHO Guidelines (updated Jan 2012)Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
This algorithm will help decide how to start contraception the same day. It gives guidance on when to use EC and how to start contraception is the patient has recently had unprotected intercourse.Handouts
Patient education and guides to choosing contraceptivesIUD Clinic
Where to refer patients who need long acting contraception.Nexplanon/Implanon
Mirena
Insertion Video[ Link to a youtube video of a Mirena insertion. Will not work via county computers, but it will work on iphones].
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